Job Role:Senior Network Engineer
Location : Mountain View, California (Onsite)
Visa: USC/GC/GC-EAD
Job Description :
Key Responsibilities
Deployment & Operations:
Deployment, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) from Cisco and Palo Alto (C9200, C9300X, C9200, PA5500). Ensure all network systems adhere to security and compliance standards. Make sure there is the least user interruption with any deployment or migrations.
Troubleshooting & Resolution:
Troubleshooting of complex network issues, performing deep-dive analysis, root cause isolation, and permanent resolution for incidents affecting end users.
Automation:
Develop and implement network automation
tools and scripts (e.g., using Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline operational tasks, provisioning, and configuration management.
Performance Tuning:
Proactively monitor network performance and capacity, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations to improve latency and throughput.
Required Qualifications
Experience:
7+ years
of progressive experience in an enterprise and large-scale network engineering, design, and operations, preferably within an ISP, large enterprise, or cloud/tech environment.
Good to have Linux Operating system experience.
Networking Mastery - L3:
Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP,
host routing issues.
Networking Mastery - L2:
Deep, practical knowledge of Layer 2 technologies
is mandatory, including Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP/MSTP),
VLANs/Trunking,
EtherChannel/LAG, VTP, and addressing L2 security and stability concerns in large domains.
Hardware:
Deep hands-on experience with Cisco, and Palo Alto
platforms, including expertise in their respective operating systems (e.g. IOS XE, PAN-OS) and technologies like Cisco Stackwise and Cisco Stackwise Virtual. Experience with troubleshooting optical issues.
Automation Skills:
Proficiency in Python
for network automation, API interaction, and data manipulation. Experience with configuration management tools like
Ansible
is highly desirable.
Security:
Solid experience with network security
best practices, firewalls, Palo Alto Panorama.
Certifications:
Professional-level network certifications (such as CCNP, or equivalent)
or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Zabbix, PRTG etc).
Experience in
cross-functional projects
involving servers, virtualization and storage.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related
field.
Key Milestones
Preparation phase (mid Jan to 2026-02-24)
Configuration of all network hardware (C9200-24PXG, C9300X-48TX) along with helping with cabling issues
Migration phase (starting 2026-02-24 up to June)
Migrate the network for all cells after coordination with the research teams (one cell at a time), ensuring transition as smooth as possible with minimum user disruption
BAU phase
Turning up the network hardware for any new cells
Troubleshooting network issues
Creating vlans or changing vlans
Documenting any changes in the IP/vlan spreadsheet
Updating firewall policies based on issues and user requirements
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Thanks & Regards
Ritik Sahu || Raas Infotek